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4 Classic Van Halen Songs Showcasing Michael Anthony’s Backing Vocals

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to longtime Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, who turned the big 7-0 on June 20. Anthony joined Van Halen in 1974, when the band was still known as Mammoth, taking over...

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John Fogerty’s Heartfelt Tribute to Late Baseball Legend Willie Mays: “The...

Besides being one of the great singer/songwriters of the rock era, John Fogerty also is a lifelong baseball fan, so he was hit hard by the recent death of legendary New York/San Francisco Giants player...

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Fellow Beach Boys Members, Other Stars Send Out Birthday Wishes to Brian Wilson

Co-founding Beach Boys member Brian Wilson is celebrating his 82nd birthday today (June 20). Wilson, of course, was the musical mastermind of the group during the 1960s and early 1970s. Later in life,...

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Watch Sammy Hagar’s Heartfelt and Hilarious Birthday Video Message to Michael...

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony is celebrating his 70th birthday today (June 20). In honor of the milestone, Anthony’s longtime musical compatriot Sammy Hagar has posted a special message on...

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4 Kinks Songs That Were Hits for Other Artists, Including Van Halen and the...

Today (June 21) marks the 80th birthday of Ray Davies, best known as the longtime frontman of The Kinks. During his band’s 30-year career, the insightful and prolific singer/songwriter composed dozens...

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John Fogerty Recalls the “Euphoric” Feeling He Got from Writing “Proud Mary”...

At all of his concerts, John Fogerty celebrates the impressive catalog of songs he wrote for Creedence Clearwater Revival. His old band’s heyday only lasted from 1968 to 1972, but Fogerty composed a...

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Paul McCartney Muses on His Country-Inspired 1974 Wings Song, and Beyoncé’s...

Paul McCartney has taken part in a new online Q&A to promote his just-released archival live album, One Hand Clapping, which he recorded with his old band Wings over the course of four days in...

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Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell Reveals Why Tom Petty Would Be “Really, Really...

The star-studded album Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty got its release on Friday, June 21. Among the many noteworthy contributors to the 20-track tribute record was Tom Petty...

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On This Day in 1984: Duran Duran Scored Their First No. 1 Hit on the...

Sunday, June 23, marks the 40th anniversary of a major milestone in the career of Duran Duran. On that day in 1984, the legendary New Wave band scored its first chart-topping hit on the Billboard Hot...

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Roger Daltrey Scoffs at Retirement, Belts Out Who Classics, Deep Cuts, and...

A rainstorm passed through Lenox, Massachusetts, in the afternoon of Sunday, June 22, making way for a beautiful, balmy night and setting the scene for an inspired performance by Who frontman Roger...

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Hello, London: Paul McCartney Spotted Dancing with Fans at Taylor Swift’s...

Taylor Swift played her final concert of a three-show engagement at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, June 23, as part of her ongoing Eras Tour, and one of the world’s most famous rock artists was...

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4 Great Jeff Beck Collaborations in Honor of the Late Guitar Great’s 80th...

The late Jeff Beck, the hugely influential and innovative U.K. rock guitarist who emerged on the music scene as a member of The Yardbirds in the mid-1960s, was born 80 years ago today (June 24, 1944)....

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Wife Explains Why Their Planned Return to the U.K. Has Been...

In 2022, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he and wife Sharon were planning to move back to their native U.K. after mainly living in Los Angeles for decades. That same year, the BBC announced plans for a...

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Dennis DeYoung Shares What He Feels Is “the Most Hurtful Part” of His Rift...

Former Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung recently posted a message on his Facebook page responding to comments ex-bandmate Tommy Shaw made in a recent interview with Cleveland.com. Shaw apparently...

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New Ballet Based on The Who’s Classic Rock Opera ‘Quadrophenia’ Opening in...

The Who’s 1969 rock opera Tommy was adapted into a Tony-winning stage musical, and now one of the band’s other popular concept albums is getting an artistic makeover of its own. A new ballet based on...

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Prince, George Strait, Keith Urban, & Green Day Among Hollywood Walk of...

A slew of famous music artists in various genres have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the attraction’s Class of 2025. Among the acts slated to be honored in the...

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20 Years Ago Today: David Bowie Played His Final Full-Length Concert at a...

Today, June 25, 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of what turned out to be David Bowie’s final full concert of his career. The show took place at the Hurricane Festival in Scheessel, Germany. It was...

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4 Classic Songs by Various Artists Featuring Toto’s David Paich

Founding Toto keyboardist/singer David Paich celebrated his 70th birthday on June 25, 2024. Paich is incredibly gifted musician, songwriter, arranger who’s responsible for composing and co-writing many...

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Pete Townshend Says He’s “Pretty Sure” There Will Be More Who Concerts; Is...

There has been a lot of speculation by Who fans about whether the band will perform again following its two shows in March 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the annual Teenage Cancer...

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Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, and Johnny Depp Gathered for a Special 80th...

Several major stars, including Jimmy Page, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, and Johnny Depp, gathered at the Gibson Garage in London on Monday, June 25, to celebrate what...

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